St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey, Colchester

In its own words: "Our Christian vision is to create a learning environment that enables and encourages learning and growth through fellowship and collaboration so that our community can achieve, make a positive contribution to society and be the best version of themselves. This involves a responsibility to maintain and use wisely and responsibly the gift of learning God has bestowed on humankind."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure we welcome you to St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy. Our academy is part of the Canonium Learning Trust -a family of schools united by a shared purpose that aims to provide every child with the best possible education. Every child is warmly welcomed into our school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball and art.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey are Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 94% reading, 91% maths); Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 58% maths); Feering Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (2.9 miles, 82% reading, 76% maths).

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is one of 12 schools run by Canonium Learning Trust, an academy trust.

5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Marks Tey Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Godmans Lane (adjacent), 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.